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Gilmer sees sudden spike of COVID-19 cases

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Gilmer County increased by a larger number during the weeks of July 2 and 9 than in the preceding two weeks, according to reports from the North Georgia Health District and the Gilmer Health Department.
Students from around the county made their way back to schools last week to collect their belongings and visit with teachers. Above, Rose Everett and her family stop by Jennifer Morrison’s third-grade class.

Students from around the county made their way back to schools last week to collect their belongings and visit with teachers. Above, Rose Everett and her family stop by Jennifer Morrison’s third-grade class.

Ga. Dept. of Education revises ‘path to recovery’ for schools

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
The Georgia Department of Education has amended its “Path to Recovery for K-12 Schools.”  The revisions were announced Monday, and the most notable change was the removal of the three levels of guidance based on the number of confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in a community.
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Gilmer High prom, graduation canceled

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Gilmer High School’s end of the year festivities have officially been canceled. The GHS prom was slated for last Friday, July 10 with graduation set for this Friday, but those plans took a turn after a rise in confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in Gilmer County.
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Gilmer courthouse reopens to public

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Gilmer County’s courthouse and offices reopened to the public on Monday following a cleaning. The facility was officially closed to the public on Wednesday, July 8, because of a local spike in COVID-19 (coronavirus) diagnosis.
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Early voting starts Monday

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Social distancing and other coronavirus restrictions will be in place when early voting in the Aug. 11 primary runoff election begins Monday, July 20, and runs through Friday, Aug. 7, according to Gilmer County Chief Registrar Tammy Watkins.
The Gilmer County Fair, a summertime staple and a chief fundraiser for the Ellijay Lions Club, will not take place this year.

The Gilmer County Fair, a summertime staple and a chief fundraiser for the Ellijay Lions Club, will not take place this year.

No fair this year

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
The Gilmer County Fair, one of the longest-running annual events in the county and a chief fundraiser for the Ellijay Lions Club, will not take place this year. The fair would have started Wednesday, Aug. 12, and run through Sunday, Aug 16.
Ellijay Good Samaritan Catholic Church will hold a smaller clothing and shoe sale in place of its two-day fall flea market this year. The sale will include a fill a bag of clothes for $4 option that has been offered at past flea markets, seen above.

Ellijay Good Samaritan Catholic Church will hold a smaller clothing and shoe sale in place of its two-day fall flea market this year. The sale will include a fill a bag of clothes for $4 option that has been offered at past flea markets, seen above.

Ellijay Good Samaritan to host clothing sale July 25

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Members of Ellijay Good Samaritan Catholic Church will hold a clothing and shoe sale outdoors in the grassy area beside the church’s social hall, Saturday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Prom canceled

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Thursday, July 9, 2020
The Gilmer High School prom slated for Friday has been canceled. GHS made the announcement on its Facebook page Wednesday night. The school system has been in continual contact with local officials monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic.